Workforce & Staffing
Staff composition, teacher turnover, retention, and sickness absence
Key Figures
5.7
Qualified Teachers (FTE)
37.9:1
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
1.7d
Teacher Absence (avg/teacher)
Pupil:Teacher Ratio — History
2024/25
37.9
5.7 FTE
2023/24
28.7
7.7 FTE
2022/23
28.4
7.7 FTE
2021/22
28.1
7.7 FTE
2020/21
28.4
7.7 FTE
2019/20
24.3
8.7 FTE
2018/19
27.1
7.7 FTE
National primary average: ~20.9. A higher ratio indicates fewer teachers per pupil.
Staff Retention — Historical View
| Year | Total FTE | Retained | Left Sector | Moved School | Turnover Rate | Stability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 7.7 | 4.9 | 2.8 | 0 | 36.4% | |
| 2022/23 | 7.1 | 6.1 | 0 | 1 | 14.1% | |
| 2021/22 | 7.7 | 7.1 | 0 | 0.6 | 7.8% | |
| 2020/21 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2019/20 | 8.7 | 8.1 | 0.6 | 0 | 6.9% | |
| 2018/19 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | |
| 2017/18 | 8.7 | 7.7 | 1 | 0 | 11.5% |
Teacher Sickness Absence
Staff Wellbeing — Sickness Data
Teacher absence due to illness
| Year | % Taking Absence | Avg Days (all teachers) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 40.0% | 1.7 |
| 2022/23 | 40.0% | 0.9 |
| 2021/22 | 60.0% | 1.6 |
| 2020/21 | 20.0% | 0.3 |
| 2016/17 | 33.3% | 1.5 |
National avg days lost per teacher: ~4.5. St Aidan's Catholic Primary School's rate of 1.7 days per teacher is below average.